Crude Oil Surges on Fears of Iran War Escalation

Written on 03/27/2026
Rich Asplund

May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Friday closed up +5.16 (+5.46%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed up +0.1070 (+3.47%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Friday on concerns about a protracted war with Iran. Crude prices also rose amid concerns that reduced Russian crude exports...Oil production with Iran flag by EVER STOCK via Shutterstock
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